Visualizing Linear Relationships · Patterns and Graphs

Interpreting Real World Graphs

Analyze distance-time graphs and other real life data representations.

Key Questions

  1. 1What does a horizontal line represent in a distance-time graph?
  2. 2How can we identify the fastest part of a journey just by looking at the slope?
  3. 3In what ways can a graph be misleading if the scales are not chosen carefully?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9M8A04
Year: Year 8
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Visualizing Linear Relationships
Period: Patterns and Graphs

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